"Up until two weeks ago we really thought we could start in spring,"
Burns said.

Because of the delay, Burns said the earliest the project – which was
set to begin in the spring – could start later in May or June. If the city
moves forward with the project this year, it will take two years to complete
the project, he said.

The city also can continue with the project as planned, but without the
grant funding, it would cost the city more.

"It's just the way it happened," Burns said.

The Fenton City Council will discuss whether it'll move forward with
the project as planned or wait until next year at its Dec. 3 work session
meeting.

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